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The same thing that built your muscle in the first place will keep it. There are no magical exercises. Just keep using the ones that work for you.

However, when you are in a caloric deficit, you will notice you are not able to recover as well from workouts. Thus volume may need to be reduced at times and I would caution you not to use failure often.

While I tend to disagree with Ratcat about using failure when cutting, I do agree with his thoughts on HIIT. Basically, most fat loss should occur with diet and you only want to start throwing in extra sessions (like HIIT) when you have stalled.

__________________James 1:16-17 ESVDo not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights With God's help...Mens sana in corpore sano

May I add it's probably difficult to ADD muscle when cutting as you really need those extra calories to pack on the meat...Maintaining your muscle should be easier with a good routine and diet...Most people bulk before cutting, not at the same time

That will be highly individual as people hold their fat in different places. Thus, someone can look good with 15% bodyfat, while another individual may need to be down to 8 or 9% to really feel that they look good. Muscle mass is important as well, the more lean mass you have, you can "get away" with a slightly higher amount of fat.

In terms of health, I don't know, I have never researched what is optimal from a health and longevity standpoint.

__________________James 1:16-17 ESVDo not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights With God's help...Mens sana in corpore sano

the suggestion are provided here will be of multiple help as there are many who remain confused regarding having muscles while looking mean but in the lack of proper advices they differ from the path that is apt and must be adopted in the process